Ski Boot Warmers!!

Thinking of buying some Ski boot warmers, as I hate cold feet and when I went for a boot fitting the fitter told me my thick thermal socks would have to go if I was getting a pair of fitted boots.

I am thinking boot warmers are the only answer but was wondering how effective they are and which are the best ones??

any advice given is very greatful

You shouldn't need boot warmers. Thinner socks don't necessarily mean colder feet.

I'm sure Wickers will be along soon to tell you all about Merino wool. :wink:

There are two types of boot warmers. Battery powered heated footbeds, or disposable charcoal toe warmers.

The charcoal toe warmers give about three to four hours of great warmth and are a good way to go if you only need them for a couple of weeks a season.

The battery systems give a little less heat and last for two to five hours depending on the setting, and are expensive. If you are having footbeds made, you would need to have the heating element cut into the new footbed.

I find it easier to have charcoal toe warmers in my ski bag for when it's very cold, rather than deal with the hassle of remembering to charge batteries.

thanks for the advice!! expensive is not good as I have a pair of boots to buy my Mrs for christmas on top of a Ski trip to Cervinia at Christmas, I been told that it is very cold their (-25) this is why I am a little worried as last year I lost the feeling in my feet and is was only - 10,

Last year I had such shit conditions and ski hire that I am determined to get it all right for this trip, thats why I have gone for the height and pritty snow sure slopes of Cervina / Zermatt.

God I can't wait to hit the slopes, T minus: 3 months 29 days until I do!!

A few folks who have to stand in their ski boots (instructors are a prime candidate) get cold feet. If your boots fit you properly, and are not wet inside -25 is no big deal, as you are moving. I suffer from cold feet, except when skiing )

Your fitter will advise you more accurately, but generally:

The correct socks for the boot, fresh every day.

Dry the liners daily, use the drying bags that are readily available. Dryzone's can be purchased in most ski stores.

Don't leave the shells outside overnight!

Make sure that no water has collected under the boot shell baseboard.

Ensure your feet are warm and dry before the start of the ski day.

I've skied Cervinia at Christmas. It was lovely, memories of sitting in the sunshine for lunch up the mountain with our coats off.

Hold off spending around £100 on Hotronics until you know for certain that you need them. Once you are fitted for boots, there is unlikely to be enough space for Charcoal Baggies!

bandit wrote:

Hold off spending around £100 on Hotronics until you knowor certain that you need them. Once you are fitted for boots, there is unlikely to be enough space for Charcoal Baggies!

I'd agree with not buying battery warmers until you are sure you will need them. As for enough space for toe warmers (not hand warmers), there is normally enough space even in tightly fitted boots. I didn't think there would be in my boots, but found there was. I know many people with fitted high performance boots, who will find room for the toe warmers when they need to. There is nearly always a small pocket of space above the base of the toes.

Why would any one want boot warmers, mrs w uses these foot warmer pads and I give her hell, perhaps find a warm weather sport would be my suggestion.

I smoke, eat to richly, drink a little too much but never suffer from the cold. It needs to be 10 below with wind before I'll consider a hat. I'll only wear goggles when my tears freeze and judging by the whiff of my boots my feet don't suffer either. I'm with Wickkers on this one.